I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 65 The Inspiration for the Earth-Pulse Carved Dog Head

Police Department, training ground.

bang bang bang~

On the training ground, Uchiha Yoru and Hatake Kakashi were seen exchanging blows, with Kakashi still showing signs of not having completely given up using swordsmanship.

Kakashi's ANBU-issue longsword gleamed coldly, his swordsmanship, inherited from White Fang, was exceptionally sharp. Uchiha Yoru, on the other hand, wielded a Kusanagi sword. Neither of them used chakra nature transformation; instead, they engaged in a pure exchange of taijutsu and swordsmanship.

The clanging of metal against metal was deafening, and the two continued their relentless attacks, both of them now panting heavily.

When the two separated after their attack, Kakashi Hatake was panting heavily. Looking at his opponent, he secretly groaned, his hands and feet feeling numb and sore. What immense strength!

With his exquisite and skillful swordsmanship, coupled with his extraordinary physique, he was not only fast but also strong, making him a human monster.

"Hehe, Kakashi, your Sharingan usage is becoming more and more skillful, and you're no less proficient than the Uchiha clan."

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru saw Kakashi secretly shaking his aching hands, and he immediately smiled and waved his hand to indicate that it was time to stop for today.

Despite being the same age, Uchiha Yoru's development was clearly different from others, growing stronger and more muscular. His body was full of powerful muscles, but he did not appear clumsy at all, especially since his height had already reached 1.8 meters at this age.

Fifteen-year-old Kakashi is now a teenager, already over 1.7 meters tall, but he is still a step behind Uchiha Yoru.

"Hey, Kakashi, let's have a youthful showdown between men today!"

Seeing the two finish their sparring match, Might Guy rushed out excitedly, giving them a familiar thumbs-up and flashing his dazzling white teeth.

Seeing this, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but smile and waved his hand to change the subject. "Kakashi, although you are more skilled in using your Sharingan than before, you are not a member of the Uchiha clan after all. The Sharingan, which cannot be turned off, continues to consume your chakra. Today happens to be the time that Orochimaru-sensei arranged."

When Kakashi heard Orochimaru's name, a glint flashed in his eyes, but he still nodded calmly and said, "Thank you."

Kakashi's current cold personality means he is truly grateful to say "thank you." If it weren't for Uchiha Yoru providing him with various experiences with the Sharingan from the Uchiha clan, he wouldn't have been able to use the three-tomoe Sharingan left behind by Obito so skillfully so quickly.

"Hehe, Kakashi, we're classmates, and more importantly, we're comrades who can entrust our backs to each other."

Uchiha Yoru said casually with a smile, but his words made Kakashi's already frozen and indifferent heart tremble again. Comrades?

He pulled his headband over his left eye, seemingly trying to hide his inner turmoil, and even felt a pang of guilt.

"Kai, Kakashi can't come with you on patrol today."

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru turned his head with a genuine smile, waved and chuckled at Might Guy, who then shouted enthusiastically, "Yoru, don't worry, just take Kakashi to see Lord Orochimaru. With Might Guy on patrol this time, nothing will happen!"

Of the three, only Might Guy was genuinely happy. Kakashi's Sharingan was a burden to him. On their first day in the police department, Uchiha Yoru smiled and told them that he had already spoken to Orochimaru about the matter and would come up with a solution in a few days.

This is the day we're informing Kakashi, right? Guy is genuinely happy for Kakashi, and also happy that Yoru is helping him so wholeheartedly.

Kakashi, however, with mixed feelings, nodded calmly and followed behind Uchiha Yoru.

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru treated the two of them with a relaxed smile, but in his heart he was secretly calculating that Might Guy might be a cover for Kakashi joining the police department, but once he came to his territory, he wouldn't leave so easily.

What does Kakashi cherish most? His comrades!

Kakashi Hatake is currently experiencing the darkest moment of his life. In the original story, during his time in the Anbu, Kakashi even believed Danzo's words and secretly leaked information about the Third Hokage. Although he eventually turned back, a closer look reveals something fishy.

How did the Third Hokage happen to know the information Kakashi secretly investigated? He even managed to extract the contents of the confidential documents. How could he be so accurate?

One reason is that Kakashi had already started investigating secretly, but someone discovered his clues and found out that what he was investigating was the Wood Release experiment plan, which was then manipulated by the Third Hokage.

Or rather, Kakashi only saw what the Third Hokage wanted him to see, and similarly, he would also let Kakashi see what he wanted the other to see.

The outskirts of the Death Forest.

Kakashi Hatake, with one eye showing and an air of indifference, followed them here. When they reached the entrance of a huge snake-head cave, he glanced at the unique cave entrance with a hint of curiosity.

"Night, what is this cave entrance?"

Upon hearing Kakashi's question, Uchiha Yoru casually waved his hand and laughed, "This is Orochimaru-sensei's experimental base, and you're not an outsider here."

Turning his head casually, he suddenly noticed Kakashi's gaze seemingly fixed on the unique design of the cave entrance with some curiosity. Uchiha Yoru shook his head and said, "Orochimaru-sensei, like you, is proficient in all chakra natures. Among the five elemental ninjutsu, he is particularly skilled in earth-style. This is just a small trick for controlling chakra."

Although Uchiha Yoru spoke casually, he paused for a moment when he saw a thoughtful look in Kakashi's indifferent eyes.

Even Uchiha Yoru gave Kakashi a strange look, wondering if Kakashi's Earth Release: Dog Head Sculpture was inspired by Orochimaru.

After all, in the original work, Kakashi was also a ninja in the Anbu who was investigating Orochimaru's experimental base, so he would naturally encounter all sorts of strange underground bases.

"Chakra control."

At this moment, Kakashi Hatake muttered to himself thoughtfully, even showing a look of sudden realization. He secretly pondered that if earth-style ninjutsu could be used to freely carve animal shapes, perhaps this would be a way to train chakra control.

As expected of one of the Three Ninjas, he gained insights from the very design of a cave entrance.

Uchiha Yoru, who was walking ahead, shook his head as he looked at Kakashi's enlightened expression and muttered to himself, "Earth Release: Dog Head, this is probably a habit from years of practicing ninjutsu."

However, he also felt that this was a method to train chakra control, not just limited to earth-style, as the saying goes, "If you understand one method, you understand all methods."

Brothers who are reading, please come down from the mountain next Monday and Tuesday and do a wave of reading, okay? Next week is the most crucial time to advance to the Three Rivers level.

(End of this chapter)